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The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, November 8, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10, from 7-8:30 PM, and Friday, November 13, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Click the article title for more information.

In search of a great place to work and make a lasting difference in the lives of our care receivers? Come and work with the Guild! A position in our Home Health Nursing Program is available for a Nurse, R.N., with two years’ experience required, part-time flexible. Visit www.mtcarmelguild.org for application & information today!

During October, more than 127 hours of service were provided by 41 volunteers to 37 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Due to the COVID-19 virus, we have had to provide our services to the elderly in a different way. Our services are still needed to support our elderly and disabled citizens, now more than ever. So please, if you have one hour a week, you can make a difference in the life of an elderly person. Click the article title for details.

The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, October 18, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm and Saturday, October 24, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Click the article title to find out how to schedule an appointment for a phone, Facetime, or Zoom meeting.

This year, more than ever, we should do all we can to protect yourselves and those around us from the flu. Click the article title for three ways you can help!

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During September, 137.5 hours of service, including virtual visiting, were provided by 38 volunteers to 33 persons. Click the article title to find out about the services provided, and how you can sign up as either a caregiver or a care receiver.

Is going virtual for our 25th Annual Gala. Click the article title for more information.

Mount Carmel Guild is looking for a part-time Registered Nurse. Please visit www.mtcarmelguild.org for details and application information. Please note that applications are due by September 30.

During August, 178.5 hours of service were cheerfully provided by 37 volunteers to 32 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled persons. Click the article title for details and contact information.

Mount Carmel Guild continues to serve the Mercer County community, but we need your support. We can relate to the desire of older individuals to age in place in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Our Home Health Nursing program makes this possible. For the third year, our Age in Place project is featured on CaringCrowd® powered by Johnson & Johnson. Click the article title for more information and a link for donations.

Despite the restrictions imposed on us all as the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic continues, 38 wonderful volunteers provided 163.5 hours of service to 34 individuals during the month of July. For more information on the services provided, and contact information, click the article title.

During May, 167 hours of service were provided by 35 volunteers to 31 people. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne (609-586-6596). Click the article title to find out what services are offered.

During the covid 19 pandemic drug addiction, already a crisis, has substantially increased. Catholic Charities offers an intensive addiction recovery program including individual, group and family therapy, case management and medication. For assistance call 800-360-7711.

The Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton has a part-time position available for a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to homebound patients in Mercer County. Click the article title for links and contact information.

The Lumen Christi Health Ministry will be publishing monthly "health bits" in all of our parishes. Click the article title to see the first health tidbit, a saint to pray to for health, and a bit more information about the Health Ministry.

During May, 164 hours of service were provided by 38 volunteers to 31 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please click the article title for contact information.

This year’s Older Americans Month theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communities. Older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. At Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, we would like to share some of the ways Older Americans Make Their Mark. Click the article title for more information.

Despite government restrictions—imposed in April to decrease the spread of COVID-19—which meant that Caring Hearts’ services could not be safely provided in exactly the same way as usual, our 36 “parish heroes” still gave 118.5 hours of service to 32 persons. Click the article title for details and contact information.